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Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery

900 KINNEY ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-3008

Operation number:
172419
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Nueces
Capacity:
50
License effective:
July 6, 1987
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3618827326
Email:
bethune@bethunedaycarecc.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 48 available inspections for Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery from November 23, 2021 through August 13, 2026.

17 inspections recorded violations, with 31 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 19, 2026 and involved incident records.

Six later inspections, from February 27, 2026 through August 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
48

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
31

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
26

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

48 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in Corpus Christi

Compared to 120 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.65
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.76

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to notify licensing before the two-day period of the incident.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire and health inspection reports were not available for review.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Official code
746.801(11)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation failed to submit the required information within the compliance date. This is a re-cite. Three out of four staff were missing trainings in this category. One out of three staff was missing child maltreatment, and sids, shaken baby and early brain development training. One out of three staff were missing communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, food allergies, and building and premises safety training. One out of three staff was missing administering medication training, food allergies, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness training.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three out of four staff were missing trainings in this category. One out of three staff was missing child maltreatment, and sids, shaken baby and early brain development training. One out of three staff were missing communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, food allergies, and building and premises safety training. One out of three staff was missing administering medication training, food allergies, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness training.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
An employee caring for children, did not use good judgement when she inappropriately redirected two children away from a doorway.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A 5 year old child was left unsuperviosed and observed to be outside of the classroom alone.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One center employee that was present at the operation with access to the children, did not have a background check.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Three shelves in two classrooms were observed to not be in good repair and unsanitary. In one classroom, a cleaning supply bottle with chemicals was observed to be with in access to children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director allowed a person that was found to need a background check, back into the operation after being told by a Child Care Regulation inspector, that they could not be present without a cleared background check.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation has been serving foods to children that are stored and/or cooked beyond the shelf-life/expiration dates, which is unsafe for consumption.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The center director did not maintain documentation to record hours worked at the operation.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two adult volunteers completing community service hours through the court system and one maintenance worker, were found to be frequently present and have unsupervised access to the children, without an initial or cleared background check on file.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Official code
745.621(a)(7)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three fire extinguishers indoors and one fire extinguisher used for transportation in the van were observed to not be serviced. The pressure gauges are all now in the green zone and tagged with a current date of October 2023.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a broken table propped against the shed with legs sticking straight out, two chain fence doors propped up posing a fall hazard, a wooden table with broken seats and table top, posing hazards to the children. Also in the indoor infant classroom, a shelf that is broken with chiipped paint and tape.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have documentation of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Three sheets out of five cribs that were observed, have loose fitted sheets and a risk for entanglment.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a broken table propped against the shed with legs sticking straight out, two chain fence doors propped up posing a fall hazard, a wooden table with broken seats and table top, posing hazards to the children. Also in the indoor infant classroom, a shelf that is broken with chiipped paint and tape.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire drill exit times were documented and observed to be over 3 minutes.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was observed to be expired.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three fire extinguishers indoors and one fire extinghuiser used for transportation in the van were observed to not be servised and the pressure gauges in the red zone and expired.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have documentaiton of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
In the infant room there were seven infants to one caregiver.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1501(b) - Caregiver Responsible for Each Child
Official code
746.1501(b)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was viewed asleep in a bouncer upon inspection.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A background check renewal was not done upon inspection and was inactive.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(b)(1)(A) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
Official code
745.621(b)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Four children were viewed hiding under an opening of the bleachers playing hide and seek.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(1) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision
Official code
746.4601(1)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Hazardous materials were accessible to children under the children's sink. The hazardous materials were removed from the classroom upon inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of ten children's records were lacking their immunization records.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant was in a bouncer prop up with a bottle.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was not enough loose fill in play zone areas.
Correction deadline
December 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In two rooms there was chipped paint missing from the walls accessible to children. In another room there was a shelf that was missing pieces of wood and paint missing as well.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701